The Worcester Guardian, a new nonprofit independent news organization, is hiring freelance journalists with a strong interest in community news.

Freelancers are being sought to produce stories in the following areas:

· Municipal government (City Hall, City Council, School Committee, etc.)

· Education

· Higher education

· Arts and culture

· Entertainment

· Diversity, equity and inclusion

· Sports

· Health

· Neighborhoods

· Business development

· Real estate

· History

· Transportation

Experience is not required, but the ideal candidates will be engaging writers with a proven track record of producing accurate, fair and balanced journalism.

Freelancers must be able to work on a deadline, capable of taking photos and comfortable using social media.

Remote work is available.

Competitive pay.

Interested freelancers should email a resume and area of interest to Dave Nordman, consultant to the Worcester Guardian, at: info@theworcesterguardian.org

Compelling stories about JHU alumni, faculty, students or a timely topic we can weave in Hopkins expertise. Narratives wanted!

Gang: We have a TECHNOLOGY issue coming up. And also an EDUCATION issue. Who are the best writers in those fields currently, who are essayists you'd like to read on these topics, what topics specifically should we cover, and do YOU perhaps have a pitch for me?

I'm looking for unique hiking features (personal travel stories) for Wired For Adventure! Preferably outside of Europe but if it's weird and wonderful enough I'll take it. Drop me an email anna@adventurize.co.uk. £250 for words and images. 

CALL FOR PITCHES 📩
We're looking for investigative pitches to cover the festive period and the new year. We're looking for stories with a strong link to Scotland that can be delivered in the next month. Have a story idea for us? Get in touch at contact@theferret.scot. Fee: £270

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is seeking nominees to fill the role of Poet Laureate of Ontario. Created in 2019 and named in memory of the late Gord Downie, this appointment is subject to the https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s19016.

Ontario's Poet Laureate will be appointed for a two-year term as an Officer of the Legislative Assembly.

As Poet Laureate, your role will be to:

• Promote art and literacy in Ontario.

• Celebrate Ontario and its people.

• Raise the profile of Ontario poets.

• Raise public awareness of poetry and the spoken word.

• Act as a spokesperson for literature in general, and poetry in particular.

• Provide a focal point for the expression of Ontario culture and heritage through the literary arts.

What You Will Do

You'll act with integrity to:

• Write poetry, occasionally for use in the Legislature, if called upon by the Speaker or the Lieutenant Governor.

• Engage in public outreach, visiting schools and community groups across the province, to present or arrange poetry readings, writing workshops or other activities.

• Advise the Legislative Library on its collection and acquisitions for its cultural holdings.

• Perform other duties as may be requested by the Speaker, the Lieutenant Governor or the Legislative Library.

How you will qualify

To be eligible for consideration, you must:

• Have a primary residence in Ontario and have resided in the province for a period of at least six months during the 12 months preceding the selection.

• Have published at least one volume of poetry within the ten years, or have demonstrated that your body of work in the field of poetry has brought honour to yourself and to Ontario.

• Have your nomination supported by at least two colleagues in the literary field.

• Have the ability to travel throughout the province to promote literary events and participate in Legislative events.

Applicants are encouraged to review the https://www.ontariopoet.org/copy-of-stay-connected website for more information.

Anyone can make a nomination. Nominators may be MPPs, members of the public, or members of the arts and literary community. Individuals may nominate themselves, as long as they have letters from two colleagues in the literary field who support the nomination.

Standard information is required for each nominee to ensure a proper evaluation and review of each nomination. Please submit a nomination package containing the following:

• Nominee's personal information (name, address, pronouns, language preference(s), etc.).

• Nominator's personal information (name, address, etc.).

• Letter of nomination briefly describing the nominee's significant contributions to the arts and literary community, why they should be considered a nominee for Poet Laureate, and how they have influenced or had an impact on the work of other literary artists or on the Province of Ontario.

• Nominee's biography or CV, including such information as education, significant achievements, publications, professional activities, awards or honours.

• A minimum of two examples of the nominee’s work. These may be print publication or in electronic, audio or video format.

o If published in print only, one copy of the publication must be submitted when requested.

o If published in electronic/video/audio format, either a link or one copy must be submitted.

To apply, please submit your complete nomination package to PLnominations@ola.org

A selection panel will review nominations and may interview all shortlisted candidates.

Honorarium: $20,000 per annum, plus travel and administrative allowance

File No: 2023-POET

Closing Date: January 15, 2024

Are you a search engine guru? Do you know how to find what you're looking for with just a few keywords? Are you the type of person that already knows what someone is saying before they finish their sentence? If so, we have a unique opportunity for you to put your skills to the test!

Welocalize is seeking Simplified Chinese speakers in Canada to help support our client's project as a Search Quality Rater.

In this position, you will use your unique gifts of understanding people's intentions to improve the online search engine experience. Our main goal for this project is to develop and augment AI data. To put it more plainly, you will provide subjective and objective ratings based on project rules and conventions.

You will complete tasks in Simplified Chinese.

In this position, you will be able to set your own schedule to accomplish the weekly goals. However, you'll only be able to receive support from the project management team during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Pacific)

Project Details

- Job Title: Search Quality Rater

- Location: Remote, Canada-based

- Hours: Minimum 10 hours per week, up to 20 hours per week; set your own schedule

- Start date: ASAP

- Employment Type: Freelance/Independent Contract

Requirements

- Fully Proficient in Simplified Chinese

- Strong understanding of English

- Must be located in Canada

- Strong understanding of popular culture in Simplified Chinese (China)

- Must be dedicated only to "Search Quality rating program" and NOT other search or ads rating programs

- Must not have current or previous experience with "Ads quality rating"

- Must be the only one in your household working as a "Search Quality Rater"

- Web-savvy and able to work in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent online research skills

- Reliable computer system and internet connection

- Reliable anti-virus software (as you will be surfing the web as part of the work)

- Ability to follow instructions in English and comply with the project conventions and rules expected by the client

- Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to protect client confidentiality

- Must pass learning modules and a required quality test designed by our client before starting work

Campfire Labs is a content marketing agency that helps brands like Dropbox, Asana and Stripe tell stories that inspire. We’re a mission-driven company that invests in independent media projects that inspire climate action.

We're currently looking for experienced writers to work with us. If you're interested, here's a little more about what we're looking for!

I am seeking freelance writers for occasional original contributions to the Rover blog, and to make strategic updates to published content. Pay is per assignment and pending scope, generally ranging from $150–$300. Occasionally there are opportunities to earn more per post, as well as paid trainings. 

If interested, please email relevant clips and references to: gwendolyn.elliott@rover.com.

Are you a health enthusiast with a passion of crafting informative, engaging content? Do you have a 'I can do this' attitude and believe that sharing knowledge is a superpower? Well, buckle up because we're on the lookout for passionate freelance writers to join the Healthnews squad! 🚀

If you've got a knack for turning medical terms into magic and enjoy exploring crazy ideas and unique angles on health-related topics, then we want to hear from you! 🤓

📚 **Currently, we're on the hunt for wordsmiths to cover:**

1. 🌱 **Longevity Topics:** Dive into the world of supplements, biohacking, and the secrets of healthy aging.
2. 💅 **Beauty:** Unleash your creativity on skincare, haircare, and non-surgical procedures.
3. 🧠 **Mental Health:** Explore the realms of mindfulness, self-care, therapy, and conquer the mysteries of anxiety.
4. 😴 **Sleep:** Uncover the best sleep hacks and navigate the realm of sleep disorders.
5. 💊 **Drugs, Vitamins and Supplements:** Decode the world of wellness enhancements.
6. 🥗 **Nutrition:** Dish out wisdom on healthy eating, diets, and weight management.
7. 🚀 **New Technologies, AI, Gadgets, and Devices:** Ride the wave of innovation in the health tech space.

If you have the education or skills to conquer these realms, hit me up! 🚀 Let's chat about weaving your expertise into the Healthnews tapestry. 🎉

Drop me a message here or shoot an email to vidmantas.grigalevicius@healthnews.com. Remember, sharing is caring! Hit that repost button and let's spread the word. 🌍 Together, let's make health knowledge the talk of the town! 💪🔥

Red Ventures editorial team is seeking freelance writers with experience writing longform data-driven articles. Assignments are pre-determined with specific guidelines and routinely posted where you will have the ability to choose your assignments. Writers will be expected to research assigned topics; find, analyze and interpret data sets in order to write data-driven content to help consumers make informed decisions.

YouTube Idea Generator & Scriptwriter for "VYBO".

Your job is to come up with video concepts & write scripts for our channel.

Topics:
- Personal Development / Self Help
- Motivational/Educational & Entertaining

Must produce 1-2 scripts per week, with each script being 3000 words.

Unique, thoughtful, engaging and original content.

(No lazy copy and pasting generic scripts from ChatGPT)

As Zocdoc’s content writer, you are the day-to-day executional arm of our overall provider content strategy. This requires content writing experience for healthcare, or a transferable sector. You’ll work closely with clients,  leaders from the provider part of our organization and analyze our extensive data from our marketplace to find and tell compelling stories that move the business forward. 

SN's Affiliate and Commercial team is searching for authoritative subject matter experts to write product reviews, curate buying guides and compile gift guides. From TVs and workout equipment to jerseys and golf clubs, we're looking to surface the best deals to sports fans everywhere. 

Hey, B2B eCommerce writers out there! My company, NuORDER by Lightspeed is looking to hire YOU as one of our freelance blog writers. We're looking for someone who can write 4 blog posts a month. Check out the full role description below.

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NuORDER by Lightspeed, a leading B2B e-commerce platform, is seeking talented freelance writers to join our content team. If you have a passion for fashion, technology, and the future of wholesale, we want to hear from you. As a freelance writer at NuORDER, you'll have the opportunity to craft engaging, informative, and industry-relevant content that resonates with our global audience.

Responsibilities:

-Collaborate with the content team to create 4 compelling blog posts a month.

-Research and stay updated on industry trends, B2B e-commerce, and fashion to produce high-quality, informative content.

-Craft clear and concise copy while maintaining NuORDER's unique brand voice and style.

-Meet project deadlines and deliver polished, error-free content.

Requirements:

- Proven experience in content writing, preferably in the B2B, fashion, or technology sectors.

- Exceptional writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.

- Strong research abilities to produce well-informed, authoritative content.

- Ability to adapt writing style to align with NuORDER's brand guidelines.

- Self-motivated and able to work independently while meeting deadlines.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about fashion, technology, and the future of B2B e-commerce and have a knack for crafting engaging content, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and writing samples that showcase your abilities to lynzie.glover@lightspeedhq.com. Be sure to include "Freelance Writer Application - [Your Name]" in the subject line.